Touchdown Thieves: The 2026 Sleepers Who Scored Big

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We all know of the big scorers such as [player_tooltip player_id='491969' first='Cash' last='Spence'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1614369' first='Elijah' last='Womack']. However, today I wanted to dive into some under the radar touchdown scorers of the 2026 class. These players were quietly putting up big numbers, and it's time to discuss them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["777635"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6850531c13872"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lucero ranked T-3^rd behind Womack and Spence with 24 total touchdowns. He had 21 rushing, 2 receiving, and 1 pick 6. The 5'8 RB had 215 carries for 1862 yards and 21 TDs with an impressive 8.7 yards per carry. Paired with 12 receptions for 177 yards and 2 touchdowns. Lucero has very good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, speed, good change of direction and balance. Lucero utilizes his good vision to find routes with inside running. With outside running, he shows he can turn the corner and accelerate all the way through. He's an elusive back, making defenders miss with ease. I'm excited to see what Lucero has in store in his senior season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1537243"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6850531c138cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McKeon is T-3^rd with Lucero with 24 total touchdowns (23 rushing, 1 receiving). The 5'10 210-pound bowling ball had 221 carries for 1333 yards and 23 touchdowns with 12 receptions for 141 yards and 1 touchdown. McKeon has very good athletic ability due to very good balance, speed, good change of direction, and acceleration. McKeon has an explosive start to his game. His very good vision was on display throughout. With his inside running, he picks a hole, slides and accelerates. McKeon consistently breaks the first contact and continues to run.  Good strength and a powerful stiff arm. His very good balance is impressive, always breaking tackles. McKeon also falls forward for extra yards and shows very good game awareness to extend his arms for a touchdown or the first down. I'm very impressed with his play style and want to see more !</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["547631"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6850531c1391a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kalsbeck is a fantastic two way player at RB and LB, earning him an offer and committing to Washington State University. The 6'2 210-pound beast had 165 carries for 1511 yards with 20 touchdowns (4^th), 18 receptions for 221 yards and 1 touchdown, 90 total tackles (68 solo, 22 assisted), 15.5 TFL, 11 sacks, 20 QB pressures, 3 FF, 2 FR, and 2 PD. I rarely give elite grades to players, and Kalsbeck has a couple. Elite athletic ability due to elite speed, acceleration, very good change of direction, and balance. Kalsbeck has an explosive quick start and uses his very good vision to identify the correct hole to run through. Mixture of a weaver and a power back. Runs through the linebackers or runs around. As an outside runner, he uses his speed to turn the corner and runs all the way home.  He has very good hands and is consistent out of the backfield. Brings the same energy to the defensive side. Elite bend around the edge, very good bull rush and spin move. Elite run stopper and very good tackler. Very good strength. He has the athletic ability to cover tight ends out in space and can also rush the QB. He is the real deal, and WSU is getting a stud. You WILL be hearing his names on Saturday in a couple of years.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1475651"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6850531c1395f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Snyder is a physical bruising running back. At 6'2 195-pounds, he had 186 carries for 1471 yards with 20 touchdowns (5^th), 43 total tackles (35 solo, 8 assisted) and 7 PD. He has very good athletic ability due to elite balance, very good speed, acceleration, and change of direction. Snyder is a downhill runner. He has a very good quick start. Uses his very good vision to find holes when EVERYTHING is covered. With his balance, he consistently gains yardage after contact, either breaking free or running through them. Powerful legs to churn forward in a sea of people. He even hurdled over a LB! Utilizes his very good inside and outside running paired with home run speed to thrash the defense. Snyder has a powerful stiff arm and throws the defenders around with ease. He thrives with contact. Keep an eye out of this running back. I believe he would fit perfectly in the Air Force's Wing-T scheme, due to Columbine's play style.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1297803"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6850531c139a4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tarallo is a game breaking RB with electric speed. The 5'8 165-pound RB had 206 carries for 1223 with 15 touchdowns(7^th), paired with 8 receptions for 206 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a returner, he had a total of 240 yards. He has very good athletic ability due to very good speed, acceleration, change of direction, and balance. He uses his home run speed as both a running back and a returner. Very good vision. Whether it's inside running or outside running, Tarallo is fantastic. He's also a very good receiver out of the back field. Very good ball tracking skills. He adjusts to the ball thrown above, extends his arms, and plucks the ball. He then accelerates and goes. I'm very impressed with Tarallo's game film, and can't wait to see more in his senior year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->